The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-09-15
OBITUARY.

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JAMEs.-At his residence in Jamestown, near Jack
son, Ohio, on Sabbath, u O'Clock n September 4th
John Dennison James, aged 81 years. months and l:
days. He was born James Island on the Ohio Riv-
er, about two miles above Parkersburg, Virginia
March 25 1SOG; but since 1907 has lived i'll Jackson
Jackson County, Ohio. He the fifth of the family
of Hon. John James, of the first settlers of Jack
son County. He lived to the county grow from
dense forest to populated and well improved
try, which he was in part instrumental in bringing
about He had the advantages of only the meager ed
ucatona facilities of that early day, and started in
life for himself by opening store in Jackson This
he did not continue long, but gave his attention to
farming and stock raising In 1882 he married to
Miss Sarah, daughter of Hon. David Mitchell by
whom he had thirteen children, of whom ten now
living, five daughters and FIVE The deceased
Joined the NJ. E. Church in his twentyrst year. and
remained faithful and acceptable member until the
separation of the NJ. P. from the NJ. E. Church; when
choosing the form of government adopted by the for
mer he gave his name to that Christian body, and
proved devoted influential Christian until he pass
ed up to the church triumphant For sixty years he
walked with the people of God; exhibiting the meek
and humility which is consistent with the
Christian character. For many years his house
known the Preachers Home where the servants
of God were welcomed and refreshed.
During his entire Christian life he maintained
character of the most unblemished and practical
Christianity, and binding integrity His friendship
not of an evanescent character which is always
unreliabe but steady, firm and true the needle to
the POLE it real and sincere. Ever cheerful end
kind was his greeting to the aged, middle aged and
children; and many there who will miss the
CHEEKY, smiling face of Uncle Dennison.
His strong mind, and he belonged to that class
of people who capable of thinking and acting for
themselves. His convictions were clearly defined,
and always positive. He sagacious, and not easi
ly deceived; right and wrong not confounded,
and for evil he had neither compromise nor excuse.
No could be long in his company without feeling
that wishy-washy. half-hearted Christian profess
sion with him found sympathy.
He believed Christ came 10 all who would
cept him; and troubled with any speculative
theology the subject He had argument to Offer
but Gods word and his experiences and of the latter
may be truthfu1ly said, it hearty and full and
round. Truly it may be said, HE being dead yet
speaketh; - His head anointed;" and His cup
was full" His death a surprise to all, coming
"as thief in the night.' He retired Sabbath
ing, seemingly in his usual health About half past
eleven O'Clock he awoke with feeling of pain in his
stomach. His wife called one of the daughters who
administered something to case him. In few min
utes he said thought he better; her to lie
down, and he would walk the floor few times before
going to bed. He walked to the door, turned around
took or two steps forward, when he threw him.
self the foot of the bed and two daugh-
ters into the almost ins tantly lifted him
on the bed, and found it was all over. He who was
loved so earth, was drawn by the attraction of
greater love to his home in heaven In holding fam
lily prayer Sabbath morning flor the last time
praying seemed to have Divine blessing, praying
with unusual liberty and fervor for his family the
ministers, and the church of God on EARTH Upon his
family particularly his aged companion) this call of
God falls most heavily. But Gods ways not our
ways. His mysterious; full of far-reaching,
though hidden, wisdom. They deprived of one
who to them almoner of affection; but
his spirit from the Celestial city sheds holy ra
dance upon them, pleading that they may follow it
as their guide blissful before the throne
of God.
"What world were this,
How uncomfortable its weight, if they
Whom death hath sundered, did OF meet again.
CARR.-John Carr, late Il member of Co E, 27th
Regiment o. " L. died Sept. 1887 in Lawrence Co.,
O., and buried the 10th day of Sept 1887, at
Pine Grove, Lawrence Co., o.
Carr enlisted July %, 1861 for the period of three
years. and tered out, at Chattanooga, Tenn,
August H. 1864 expiration of term of service. karr
good faithful soldier, always ready and willing
to do and perform the many toilsome, wearisome du
ties of soldier life We, his comrades, say with
Ingersell, I'VE have sentiment for the soldiers,
living and dead-cheers for the living and tears for
the dead.'' JOHN L. JONES, Comrade.